{"product_id":"the-artistry-of-afro-cuban-bata-drumming-aesthetics-transmission-bonding-and-creativity-paperback-softback-9781628460537","title":"The Artistry of Afro-Cuban Batá Drumming; Aesthetics, Transmission, Bonding, and Creativity (Paperback \/ softback) 9781628460537","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Artistry of Afro-Cuban Batá Drumming\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eAesthetics, Transmission, Bonding, and Creativity\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eKenneth Schweitzer (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781628460537\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 30 May 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e242 pages, 813 black \u0026amp; white photographs, 72 musical examples, 3 line illustrations\u003cbr\u003e22.8 x 15.2 x 1.4 cm, 0.333 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAn iconic symbol and sound of the Lucumí\/Santería religion, Afro-Cuban batá are talking drums that express the epic mythological narratives of the West African Yoruba deities known as \u003cem\u003eorisha\u003c\/em\u003e. By imitating aspects of speech and song, and by metaphorically referencing salient attributes of the deities, batá drummers facilitate the communal praising of \u003cem\u003eorisha\u003c\/em\u003e in a music ritual known as a \u003cem\u003etoque de santo\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Artistry of Afro-Cuban Batá Drumming\u003c\/em\u003e, Kenneth Schweitzer blends musical transcription, musical analysis, interviews, ethnographic descriptions, and observations from his own experience as a ritual drummer to highlight the complex variables at work during a live Lucumí performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntegral in enabling trance possessions by the \u003cem\u003eorisha\u003c\/em\u003e, by far the most dramatic expressions of Lucumí faith, batá drummers are also entrusted with controlling the overall ebb and flow of the four- to six-hour \u003cem\u003etoque de santo\u003c\/em\u003e. During these events, batá drummers combine their knowledge of ritual with an extensive repertoire of rhythms and songs. Musicians focus on the many thematic acts that unfold both concurrently and in quick succession. In addition to creating an emotionally charged environment, playing salute rhythms for the \u003cem\u003eorisha\u003c\/em\u003e, and supporting the playful song competitions that erupt between singers, batá drummers are equally dedicated to nurturing their own drumming community by creating a variety of opportunities for the musicians to grow artistically and creatively.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n","brand":"University Press of Mississippi","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52520939946264,"sku":"9781628460537","price":24.37,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-artistry-of-afro-cuban-bata-drumming-aesthetics-transmission-bonding-and-creativity-paperback-softback-9781628460537","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}